外研英语8上课文Module8Aroundtown.docVIP

Module 8 Around town Unit 1 How do I get to the Forbidden City? Sally: So show me your map of Beijing, Lingling. Lingling: OK, here’s Tian’anmen Square. On the left, over there, is the Great Hall of the People. And on rthe right is the National Museum of China. Sally: And how do I get to the Forbidden City? Lingling: Go straight ahead. It’s opposite Tian’anmen Square. Sally: I see. And where is the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall? Lingling: It’s here, between the Great Hall of the People and the Museum. Sally: And can you tell me the way to a park? Lingling: Yes, Beihai Park is my favourite. It’s kind of quiet. Go across the square. Turn left into Chang’an Jie and then turn right into Chang Jie. I think there’s an entrance on the corner of Chang Jie and Wenjin Jie. Sally: And where can I do some shopping? Lingling: Everyone asks about the shopping! The best place is Wangfujing Dajie. Go across Tian’anmen Square, turn right, and go along Dongchang’an Jie. And turn left into Wangfujing Dajie. Unit 2 The London Eye is on your right Welcome to this short tour of London. In this square we are standing in the middle of London. Opposite is the National Gallery, a museum with lots of famous paintings. Go along the red street to Buckingham Palace. The queen lives here. Turn left and go to the House of Parliament and Big Ben. Opposite you can see the London Eye. It takes you 135metres above the River Thames. You can see most of London on a clear day. When you are tired, the best way to see You can get the boat near Big Ben. As you go along the river, the London Eye is on your right. Get off the boat at Tower Bridge. There you can see the Tower of London next to the bridge. The Tower of London is the city’s oldest palace. It is 900 years old. Take the boat back along the river. Get off the boat and go past the station and walk along the street. Opposite is the old fruit and vegetable market. They don’t sell fruit and vegetable now. There are stores and restaurants, and lots of s